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• Page 2 City Council Minutes September 13, 2000 Scheduling the Truth in Taxation public hearing on the 2001 budget and tax lev~and related tax rate for Monday, December 4, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. Administrator Worthington said the council is being asked to set a date for the public hearing on the city's proposed 2001 budget. Worthington said state law requires that we hold a Truth in Taxation hearing every year. A follow-up hearing would be held on December 11, 2000, if needed. councilmember Kuettel moved to schedule the hearing for Monday, December 4, 2000 at 7 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Establishment of the Neal Kwong Youth Citizenship Award In memory of Neal Kwong, a youth leader and Eagle Scout who died suddenly while at Boy Scout camp, Mayor Gehrz suggested the establishment of the Neal Kwong Youth Citizenship Award to recognize outstanding youth leaders, volunteers, and citizens in their work in Falcon Heights. Mayor Gehrz recommends that the award be granted • annually to one person between the age of 12 and 21. The youth would be recommended by a task force made up of one councilmember, one school student, and a Kwong family member. councilmember Kuettel moved to approve establishment of the Neal Kwong Youth Citizenship Award. The motion passed unanimously. Gary Kwong, father of Neal, and Laura Kwong, sister, thanked the council for this award in memory of Neal and also mentioned that on September 24th, an oak tree will be planted in the city park in his memory. Consideration of funding for the Roseville Area Senior Program Mayor Gehrz said The North Suburban Senior Council is requesting the city to make a donation of $909.00 for 2001 to fund the Transportation Program. This program includes the Shuttle Bug, a demand response transportation service for older adults and families who need transportation to allow young children to attend school readiness classes and also volunteer medical rides for older adults to attend medical appointments. Mayor Gehrz said this would be a shift in funding from the Blockworker Outreach Program which we currently help fund. After brief discussion, councilmember Hustad moved to approve the donation of $909.00 to fund the Transportation Program. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Gehrz is asking the executive director of the North Suburban Senior Council to keep track of the usage by Falcon Heights residents so it can be re- evaluated next year. •